FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Yea Garden Expo
The township of Yea is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The Yea Rotary Club has organised a Garden Expo. This is just the time of year when interested gardeners are busy preparing their gardens for spring colour. The Expo provides an opportunity to view a host of garden-related products at the Yea Saleyards site (Flat Lead Road), just off the Yea – Whittlesea Road, a few kilometres on the south side of Yea. The site is flat, sealed and easily accessible for everyone. Dogs are permitted, provided on a leash.
The expo will feature a wide range of goods and services and a plentiful supply of food and drinks, much of it homemade. Over 70 vendors will be on site with exhibits ranging from bulbs, seeds, seedlings, flowering plants and trees to garden tools and equipment, garden art and ornaments, compost, fertilizers and more. Check out the quirky horseshoe garden sculptures, produced by local Darryl Callander and which can be made to order.
New this year will be the opportunity to visit two spring gardens for the added cost of $10 (includes both gardens).
Father’s Day Long Lunch at Flowerdale Estate
Good food. Good company. No one checking the time.
This Father’s Day, gather the people who matter most and escape to the country for an afternoon designed to be enjoyed together.
Set amongst the gardens and rolling hills of Flowerdale Estate, the Father’s Day Long Lunch is a celebration of family, great food and slowing down. Enjoy a generous country-style feast featuring slow-cooked meats, seasonal favourites, hearty sides and comforting desserts, all prepared by Flowerdale Estate’s talented kitchen team using fresh, locally inspired ingredients.
After lunch, there’s no need to rush home. Wander the gardens, challenge the family to a few lawn games, or capture a special keepsake together with the family photo station. Every little detail has been thoughtfully planned to create an afternoon you’ll remember long after Father’s Day has passed.
Reserve your spot today, as spaces are limited for the Father’s Day Long Lunch. Gather your family, leave the cooking to Flowerdale Estate, and spend the day making memories together. Whether you’re treating Dad, celebrating Grandpa, or simply looking for an excuse to bring everyone together, this is a day to linger a little longer.